Jim Taylor

Rockridge Wins, Orion Beats Sherrard, And Golden Eagles Fall

Mercer County dropped their first road test of the season at Elmwood-Brimfield 30-22 in Week 2 of the 2018 season. Evan Terrill scored two touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving, in a losing effort for the Golden Eagles. Orion thumped…

WRMJ Audio: Farmers For Free Trade Event In New Boston

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor was on hand for a Farmers For Free Trade event at Cargill in New Boston this morning. Interview with Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos: Interview with Mercer County farmer Chad Bell: Interview with Mercer County…

70-Year Business Closing In Aledo

A 70-year run ending for an Aledo dry cleaner. Kimball Cleaners opened back in 1948 and is set to close. Current owner Mark Kimball has a number of memories through the years. At its height, Kimball Cleaners had seven employees.

Aledo City Council To Consider Per Diem Raise

The Aledo City Council will consider a per diem pay raise next week. The hike wouldn’t go into effect until next election cycle, but pay would be bumped from $50 to $60 per meeting. Mayor Chris Hagloch. The per diem…

District Scheduling Set For IHSA Town Hall Discussions In November

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Matt Troha with the Illinois High School Association today. The two discussed district scheduling for high school football. A proposal has been submitted by the IHSA Football Advisory Committee, which will be discussed…

Local State Senator Hosting Informational Opioid Seminar Next Week

Parents, teachers, coaches, students and community members interested in learning more about the opioid epidemic in Illinois are invited to attend State Senator Neil Anderson’s free Informational Opioid Seminar on September 4th, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at United Township…

Bustos Back In Mercer County This Week For Trade Event

The Illinois Farm Bureau and Farmers for Free Trade hosting Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos at an event in Mercer County this week. The meeting will take place Friday morning at Cargill Grain Elevator in New Boston. It will mark…

1972 Westmer Grad Receives Torch Of Leadership Ag Award

Westmer grad Chet Boruff receiving recognition in the ag industry. He has been selected to receive the Torch of Leadership award from the Alumni Association of the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation. The honor is given every two years to recognize…